News for 'banned drugs'

Russian medallist denies doping after positive test

Russian medallist denies doping after positive test

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Russian Olympic medallist Alexander Krushelnitsky has denied taking a banned substance in a suspected doping case that has rocked the Pyeongchang Winter Games and could imperil Russia's efforts to regain its full Olympic status.

IOC says 23 from 2012 Olympics test positive in rechecks

IOC says 23 from 2012 Olympics test positive in rechecks

Rediff.com27 May 2016

A total of 23 athletes from five sports tested positive for banned drugs in re-checks of 265 samples from the London 2012 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

PCB request on Asif's ban rejected

PCB request on Asif's ban rejected

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The Indian Premier League on Monday rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's request to advance the commencement date of the one-year ban on pacer Mohammad Asif, who returned a positive dope test, from September 23 to July 15, 2008.

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev have launched an appeal against the ruling banning them from next month's Rio Olympic Games even though they have never failed a doping test.

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Ranbaxy sues US FDA for revoking drug approvals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

FDA had cancelled Ranbaxy's approvals to launch generic Nexium, Valcyte

Charlton regrets Ferdinand ban

Charlton regrets Ferdinand ban

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

United's England defender was given the ban last Friday after missing a routine test at the club's training ground on September 23.

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal has asked the International Tennis Federation to publish the results of his drug tests following an accusation of doping by a former French cabinet minister.

Skiers must have taken drugs: WADA

Skiers must have taken drugs: WADA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Britain seeks CAS ruling on Olympic doping ban

Britain seeks CAS ruling on Olympic doping ban

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The British Olympic Association (BOA) will seek a hearing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to determine the legality of its eligibility rule which bans athletes who have served drugs bans from competing at future Olympic Games.

Argentine doubles player Hood admits positive test

Argentine doubles player Hood admits positive test

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Argentine doubles specialist Mariano Hood has admitted testing positive for a banned drug at the French Open.

I never took drugs intentionally: Lakshman Singh

I never took drugs intentionally: Lakshman Singh

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The promising rower pleads ignorance about taking any performance-enhancing substance.

Before Obama visit, US drug firms lobby for ease of doing business

Before Obama visit, US drug firms lobby for ease of doing business

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Unlike India, the US is a free-pricing market.

Why terrorists are active in Rajouri-Poonch belt

Why terrorists are active in Rajouri-Poonch belt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Security and defence experts have called for immediate strengthening of the security management and intelligence network along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu region, which witnessed the killing of 59 people, including 24 security personnel and 28 terrorists, in terror incidents this year.

Putin says Russia may appeal WADA ban

Putin says Russia may appeal WADA ban

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that WADA has violated the Olympic Charter in banning Russia and hence they have a ground to appeal.

Mike Rodgers banned nine months for doping

Mike Rodgers banned nine months for doping

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

U.S. sprinter Mike Rodgers has accepted a nine-month ban for a failed drug test but will still be able to compete in the London Olympics if he qualifies, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) said on Thursday.

Jones allegedly used drugs in Sydney

Jones allegedly used drugs in Sydney

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Her ex-husband C.J. Hunter says he saw Jones injecting herself with drugs at the residence they shared in Australia.

'Cultural' change needed in Russia to lift ban: Coe

'Cultural' change needed in Russia to lift ban: Coe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Russia still needs to demonstrate a "cultural shift" in its commitment to clean sport if its track and field athletes hope to compete under the nation's flag again, IAAF President Sebastian Coe said on Friday.

Shoaib, Asif banned for doping

Shoaib, Asif banned for doping

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

PCB banned Shoaib Akhtar for two years and fellow fast bowler Mohammad Asif for one year.

'Since 1998 Indian sports seems under drug abuse'

'Since 1998 Indian sports seems under drug abuse'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Sprint queen P T Usha discusses the latest doping scandal to hit Indian sport with Sriram Bala.

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The court, in its order, noted that the investigation in the case was of prime importance and considering this aspect, the further presence of the accused before the NCB was necessary.

Neelam has a weak defence

Neelam has a weak defence

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The discus thrower is likely to be found guilty after testing positive for pemoline at the World Athletics Championships at Helsinki.

Post takeover, Sun Pharma to rebrand Ranbaxy drugs in the US

Post takeover, Sun Pharma to rebrand Ranbaxy drugs in the US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Ranbaxy drugs sold in the United States will be gradually rebranded as Sun Pharma treatments

Shoaib files appeal against ban

Shoaib files appeal against ban

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Shoaib Akhtar has filed an appeal with the PCB against the two-year ban imposed on him for a doping offence.

WHO drops 3 Ranbaxy AIDS drugs

WHO drops 3 Ranbaxy AIDS drugs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Jamaica's Powell banned for 18 months

Jamaica's Powell banned for 18 months

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell was banned for 18 months by a Jamaican anti-doping disciplinary panel on Thursday after he tested positive for a banned substance last year.

India acts to repair reputation as drugs exporter

India acts to repair reputation as drugs exporter

Rediff.com7 May 2014

As part of the charm offensive, New Delhi has invited global regulators -- including the FDA -- to visit Indian production units to get first-hand evidence of measures taken to ensure the quality of locally manufactured generics.

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Rathore, pointing to visuals said the accused was alone and he did not attempt to enter the Raj Bhavan's main gate; he continued to be on the opposite side of the road which had a median.

ATP responds to Rusedski's drug test

ATP responds to Rusedski's drug test

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

England 'A' player banned for 15 months

England 'A' player banned for 15 months

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

England 'A' all rounder Graham Wagg has been suspended until January 2006 after testing positive for cocaine.

Pratima, Chanu test positive for drugs

Pratima, Chanu test positive for drugs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Pratima Kumari tested positive even before the Games while Chanu was caught in the testing after her 53kg event.

Should Warne be playing?

Should Warne be playing?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Do you think Shane Warne should be allowed to play in charity games while he's serving out his ban?

Athletics reels as drug crisis deepens

Athletics reels as drug crisis deepens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

The Olympic Games' central sport is tarnished and discredited even as officials have scrambled to defend its credibility.\n\n

Gatlin must serve minimum four-year ban - IAAF

Gatlin must serve minimum four-year ban - IAAF

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

It was Gatlin's second positive test, which under anti-doping rules could have resulted in a life ban.

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes Aakar Patel.

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Sponsors hail Sharapova's reduced ban

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Maria Sharapova's reduced suspension for a doping violation is set to provide a healthy boost to her bank balance with corporate sponsors reaffirming their commitment to the Russian player. The 29-year-old can return to the court next April after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced her two-year ban by nine months on Tuesday. Sharapova's stunning admission in March that she had tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open, and her subsequent ban by the International Tennis Federation, saw a number of sponsors distance themselves from her.

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Police seize Rs 362 cr worth of heroin from container near Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The DGP said after concealing the contraband, the accused persons had meticulously welded the door border and repainted it.

Ban urges Afghan neighbours to help in transition

Ban urges Afghan neighbours to help in transition

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

United Nations Chief Ban Ki-Moon has called on Afghanistan's neighbours, Iran and Pakistan to help the country tackle threats of terrorism and drug trafficking in its transition to stability, saying their cooperation is "indispensable" to the country's peace.

Tejbir admits testing positive

Tejbir admits testing positive

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

The Indian hockey player said he was informed about testing positive for a banned drug before the Olympic qualifier by coach Rajinder Singh.